Made Smarter South East off to strong start as expert team assembled

28 May, 2025

Made Smarter South East - Top LtoR - ​Chitra Cherodian, Bryan Vint, Brune Torrente - Bottom LtoR - Jez Heys, William Wilsnagh, Keith Russell

Jim Davison, National Membership Director at Make UK, said: “Make UK has long championed the national roll-out of Made Smarter because we’ve seen firsthand how digital adoption can supercharge productivity, boost competitiveness, and create high-value jobs. By bringing our voice and insight to the table, Make UK will help ensure that manufacturers across the South East can unlock the full potential of digital transformation. This partnership will be instrumental in supporting the sector’s growth and resilience for years to come.”

Also joining the group are key representatives from regional government and business support agencies, including Chris Burchell, Head of Hampshire Growth Hub; Steve Samson, Head of Economy at Kent County Council; Helen Brind, Head of Business and Skills for Enterprise Oxfordshire and Kane Tudor, Economic Development Projects Coordinator at East Sussex County Council.

The programme is open to manufacturing and engineering SMEs with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of under £44 million.

Registration is now open via bit.ly/MadeSmarterSouthEast

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